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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,350.04, 310,962.06 and 134,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,350.04, 310,962.06 and 134,688.12 is: 185,857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,350.04 : 310,962.06 = 134,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,350.04/310,962.06 = 134,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,350.04x = 310,962.06 × 134,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,350.04x = 41,882,895,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,882,895,252.73/225,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,857.06

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